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Pasta with olives

We all have days when there is nothing in the fridge to eat - on these occasions you stall can make a meal using cupboard products like this pasta with olives. Actually, this dish is quite popular in Southern Italy, where they like their pasta with a simple sauce.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g pasta of your choice gluten-free is ok too
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes optional
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 1 Tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 cup pitted green or black olives drained (from jar)

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet’s instructions.
  2. Meanwhile, make the sauce. Slice the garlic, then heat the oil in a frying pan and fry it with the capers for a minute. Make sure the garlic doesn’t burn! Add the tomato purée, chilli (if used) and a few spoonful of the pasta’s cooking water. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until you get a silky sauce. Stir in the olives for a minute, then turn off the heat.
  3. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce.
  4. Serve immediately with Parmesan or plant-based grated cheese, if liked.